GRE Word List

GRUDGING

unwilling

The meaning of the word grudging is unwilling.

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intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
gistessence; main point; substance
derelictionan intentional abandonment
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
amphitheateran oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate